German brand reveals pricing and specifications for baby SUV

Audi Q2 priced under $42k

German brand reveals pricing and specifications for baby SUV

Audi Q2 priced under $42k

22 Sep 2016Andrew Maclean

Audi has confirmed local details for its new Q2 SUV ahead of its official showroom arrival early next year.

The German brand has opened the order books for its city-sized soft roader with confirmation it will be initially be offered as a two-model line-up with prices starting at $41,100 (plus on-road costs) for the entry-level variant powered by a 1.4-litre turbo petrol four cylinder engine.

That engine features fuel-saving cylinder shutdown technology that helps it sip a claimed average of 5.2L/100km while also producing a decent 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque.

It drives the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and comes equipped with a comprehensive list of standard safety equipment, including automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure, rear cross traffic and blind zone warnings as well as a reverse camera.

The cabin is fitted with Audi's multi media interface with sat nav, Bluetooth, internet connectivity and Wi Fi hotspot as standard while the company's Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster and ambient lighting - and other personalisation features - will be optional.

Audi Q2 Photo: Mark Bean

Two more powerful variants will be added to the Q2 line-up, both of which will be exclusively offered with all-wheel drive transmissions. While Audi Australia has yet to reveal pricing for these models, the mid-spec version will have a 110kW/340Nm 2.0-litre turbo diesel while the flagship model will have a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine that generates 140kW/320Nm.